As a new Ice Age imperils the world, a lunatic fringe of the environmental movement has taken control of the U.S. government. Finding themselves abandoned by the new regime, the once-thriving space colonies must now replenish their air from scoopships that illegally dive into the atmosphere. But when Alex and Gordon's ship is hit by a missile, they are sent tumbling to Earth--only to be hunted by authorities with ghastly plans for the two....
### Review
"It shouldn't be missed by any science fiction fans."
### About the Author
**Jerry Pournelle** (right), a past winner of the John W. Campbell Award, has collaborated with Niven on numerous bestsellers. He has also written such successful solo novels as *Janissaries* and *Starswarm*. He lives in Studio City, California.
Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle were the joint winners of the 2005 Robert A. Heinlein Award.
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As a new Ice Age imperils the world, a lunatic fringe of the environmental movement has taken control of the U.S. government. Finding themselves abandoned by the new regime, the once-thriving space colonies must now replenish their air from scoopships that illegally dive into the atmosphere. But when Alex and Gordon's ship is hit by a missile, they are sent tumbling to Earth--only to be hunted by authorities with ghastly plans for the two.... ### Review "It shouldn't be missed by any science fiction fans." ### About the Author **Jerry Pournelle** (right), a past winner of the John W. Campbell Award, has collaborated with Niven on numerous bestsellers. He has also written such successful solo novels as *Janissaries* and *Starswarm*. He lives in Studio City, California. Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle were the joint winners of the 2005 Robert A. Heinlein Award.